For years, older adults have relied on chiropractors to ease their aches and pains, but little is known about the everyday use of chiropractic by seniors, and whether chiropractic can be of benefit in routine care for the elderly. New research shows that chiropractic isn’t just helpfu

A recent study shows that not only are chiropractic neck adjustments safe for the elderly, they’re extremely effective for neck pain when combined with exercise. Although earlier studies have shown the benefits of chiropractic for neck pain, there have been no randomized clinical tria

Do you think the pain you’re having is the problem? It’s not. It’s a symptom of a problem. Yes, pain is there. It can be intermittent or constant. It can be sharp, dull, in one spot or over a broader area. It distracts you. It irritates you. It hampers your lifestyle. But pain is not

Anyone exposed to too much stress knows that eventually it shows up in the body. Common symptoms? Upset stomach pain, anxiety, headaches, shortness of breath – the list goes on and on. Stress is the body’s reaction to a real or imagined danger. It doesn’t matter if a bear or a debt co

New research showed that chiropractic led to significant improvements for 94% of neck-pain patients, but how do chiropractic techniques compare to other conservative treatments in the management of neck pain? To answer that question, it’s helpful to look back at an important study fro

A new study showed that combining chiropractic cervical and thoracic spinal adjustments led to significant improvements in 94% of patients with neck pain. Chiropractors have a range of techniques at their fingertips, and research continues to investigate whether certain techniques are

BACKPACK SAFETY Tips to avoid spinal injury Your child may tell you that slinging that fully loaded backpack over one shoulder is cool, but it’s an invitation for spinal injury. It is extremely important that children do not carry excessive loads regularly during their formative

From the side, your ear should be centered directly above the middle of your shoulder. How many times when you were growing up did you hear a parent or respected adult tell you to, “Get your head on straight!” This usually followed some serious lapse in judgment that surprised everyon

Why is a Proper Neck Curve Important to Your Health? A healthy human spine has three distinct curves that allow nerve energy to flow freely from the brain into the limbs and organs. These curves also act as shock absorbers, and provide balance and support for the body. Perhaps the mos

Sitting for an extended time period with poor posture inactivates certain muscles in your body and causes others to become overworked in order to hold your body upright. The solution is easy and can help you stay pain-free throughout the day so you may become more productive. Do you k